The Fraction Stand is a visual and tactile Montessori material designed to help children understand the concept of fractions, equivalency, and comparative relationships.
This set includes:
A wooden base with vertical rods
Colored fraction blocks labeled with fractional values (1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12)
Each tower represents one whole unit, built from fraction parts of equal height
Educational Purpose:
Demonstrates how different fractions make up 1 whole
Supports learning of common denominators, equivalency, and fraction comparison
Builds visual-spatial reasoning and mathematical fluency
Materials: beechwood
Dimensions (approx.): Base: 35 × 8 × 2.5 cm; Tallest block: height 15 cm